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Is sports betting legal? 

Yes

Delaware became the first state outside of Nevada to take legal sports bets when it went live in June 2018. Customers can place pre-match bets at the state’s three casinos: Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and Harrington Raceway & Casino.

Regulator details

Delaware Division of Gaming Enforcement

655 Bay Road

Blue Hen Mall Corporate Center Suite 1A

Dover, DE 19901

302-526-5850

https://dge.delaware.gov/

Director: Gregory Nolt

LEGALIZATION DATE

May 14, 2018

MARKET LAUNCH DATE
June 5, 2018

AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
DE Lottery through racinos
Pro football parlay through retail lottery outlets

RESTRICTED BET TYPES
In-state collegiate teams

AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 21+

BETTING ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
Account registration not required for in-person sports betting

TAX RATE
50% on sports betting revenue

TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION
Lottery revenue goes to the state’s general fund and race purses

LICENSE FEES
None

OFFICIAL DATA MANDATE
None

INTEGRITY FEE
None